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Shirtless guy drives around in golf cart with blow up doll in a bikini

Managers are subjected to a wide range of people’s antics. According to some mental health organizations (for the United States): 9.7% of adults experience major depressive or bipolar disorder 1.1% of adults have schizophrenia 7.7% of the population has a substance abuse disorder ​​​Do the math — if you have 1,000 people in your association, …

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Headlines stating boards don’t like babies next

For years boards have dealt with misleading headlines about flags. Maybe headlines stating boards don’t like babies are next. Boards cannot say “No” to unit owner day-care centers. Washington State Senate passed House Bill 1199 that “prohibits homeowner associations…condominium complexes from banning or unreasonably restricting in-home day care operations,” from owners’ units. Direct access The …

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Virtual Hugs

Physical hugs are a known stress reducer. But, in the professional environment of managers and board members, this could be problematic. It’s easy to feel disconnected when physical contact is limited. This is where virtual hugs come in. Virtual hugs can have an influence on the stress reduction While they may not have the same …

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Expanded insurance requirements mean you need to know about spark arrestors

A spark arrestor is equipment that is put in place that reduces flammable debris like sparks from escaping a combustion source. An example would be a chimney. Some governmental agencies and community associations already require spark arrestors. Now, whether or not your city or town requires spark arrestors, your insurance company may or may soon. …

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Green Bananas and Reserves

The elderly man tells his son he’s running out for bananas. He comes back empty handed and his son asks why. The elderly man says, “They were green, so I did not want to risk wasting money incase I’m gone by the time they ripen.” Unfortunately, some have the same attitude towards reserves. Board members …

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Police want to look for someone on association property – let them in?

During a recent livestream I asked the panel:  If the police want to look for someone on association property, should management let them in? Important: I’m summarizing from my perspective and not offering any form of professional advice. Always seek your own professional advice from licensed professionals. The police show up at the front desk …

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